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CANARY — DEPARTMENT
BLUja -,p�s�VOR File NO.
" Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An administrative Resolution approving the terms and
conditions of 1979-1980 Maintenance Labor Agreements
between the City of St. Paul, Independent Scho�l District
No. 625, and the Cement Masons Local 560.
WHEREAS, the Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12. 09
of the St. Paul City Charter and the Public Employees Labor Relations Act
of 1971, as amended, recognizes the Cement Masons Local 560, as exclusive
representative for those classes of positions within the City of St. Paul
certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services under Case No. 73-PR-525-A
for the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and conditions of employment
for all full-time personnel in the classes of positions as set forth in the Agreements
between the City, Independent School District No. 625, and the exclusive represen-
tatives hereinabove referenced; and
WHEREAS, the Cit,�r, through designated representatives, and the exclusive
representatives have met in good faith and ,xiegotiatefl the terms and conditions of
employment for th� period May 1, 1979, through April 30, 1981, for such personnel
-as are se� forth i�r the Agreements bEtwe_en_the City of St. Paul, Independent School
� District No. 625� and the exclusive represex}tatives; and
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WHEREAS, the 1979-1980 Agreements have been reached which include wage
adjustments retroactive to May 1, 19?/9; now, therefore, be it
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Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
s Out of Committee By Date
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RESOLVED, that the Maintenance Labor Agreements, cited above,
dated as of the effective date of this Resolution, between the City of St.
Paul, Independent School District No. 625, and the Cement Masons Local
560, on file in the office of the City Clerk, are hereby approved, and the
authorized administrative officials of the City are hereby authorized and
directed to execute said Agreements on behalf of the City.
Approved:
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Chairman
Civi1 5ervice Co issio
COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
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1979 - 1980
MAINTENANCE LABOR AGREEMENT
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THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' AND CEMENT MASONS'
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 560
INDEX
ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Preamble iii
I Purpose 1
II Recognition 2
III Employer Rights 3
IV Union Rights 4
V Scope of Agreement $
VI Probationary Periods 6
VII Philosophy of Employment and Compensation 7
VIII Hours of Work g
IX Overtime 9
R Call Back 10
XI Work Location - Residency 11
XII Wages 12
XIII Fringe Benefits . 14
XIV Selection of Foreman and General Foreman 15
XV Retirement 16
XVI Holidays 17
XVII Disciplinary Procedures 18
XVIII Absences From Work 19
XIX Seniority 20
XX Jurisdiction Z],
XXI Separation � 22
XXII Tools 23
XXIII Grievance Procedure ' 24
XXIV Right of Subcontract 29
XXV Non-Discrimination 30
XXVI Severability 31
XXVII Waiver 32
XXVIII City Mileage Plan 33
� XKIX Duration and Pledge 34
Appendix A A1
Appendix B B1
Appendix C C1
Appendix D D1
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P R E A M B L E
This AGREEMENT is entered into on this 12th day of June, 1979,
between the City of Saint Paul, hereinafter referred to as the EMPLOYER and
Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the
United States and Canada, Local 560, hereinafter referred to as the UATION.
The II�PLOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREII�ENT has as its
ob3ective the promotion of the responsibilities of the City of Saint Faul
for the benefit of the general public through effective labor-management
cooperation.
The II�LOYER and the UNION both realize that this goal depends not
only on the words in the AGREEMENT but rather primarily on attitudes between
people at all levels of responsibility. Constructive attitudes of the CITY,
the UNION, and the individual employees will best serve the needs of the
general public.
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ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
1.1 The II�LOYER and the UNION agree that the purpose for entering into
this AGREEMENT is to:
1.11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relations, thereby
establishing a system of uninterrupted operations � ,
and the highest level of employee performance that
is consistent with the safety and well-being of
all concerned;
1.12 Set forth rates of pay, hours of work, and other
coaditions of employment as have been agreed upon
by the II�LOYER and the UNION;
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peacefully
resolve disputes as to the application or inter-
t pretation of this AGREEMENT without loss of
manpower productivity.
1.2 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree. that this AGREEMENT serves as a
supplement to legislation that creates and directs the II�IPLOYER.
If any part of this AGREEMENT is in conflict with such legislation,
the latter shall prevail. The parties, on written notice, agree
to negotiate that part in conflict so that it conforms to the statute ,
as provided by Article 26 (SEVERABILITY) .
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ARTICLE II - RECOGNITION
2.1 The EI�LOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative
for collective bargaining purposes for all personnel having an
employment status of regular, probationary, provisional, temporary,
and emergency employed in the classes of positions defined in 2.2
as certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services in accordance ,with
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Case No. 73-PR-525-A dated May 22, 1973.
2.2 The classes of positions recognized as being exclusively represented
by the UNION are as listed in Appendix A.
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ARTICLE III - II4PLOYER RIGHTS
3.1 The II�LOYER retains the right to operate and manage all manpower,
facilities, and equipment; to establish Functions and programs;
to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of
technology; to establish and modify the organizational structure;
to select, direct and determine the number of personnel; and to
perform any inherent managerial function not specifically limited
by this AGREEMENT.
3.2 Any '.'term or condition of employment" not established by this
AGREEMENT shall remain with the EMPLOYER to eliminate, modify, or
establish following written notification to the UNION.
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ARTICLE IV - UNION RIGHTS
4.1 The �LOYER shall deduct from the wages of employees who authorize
such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly
UNION dues. Such monies deducted shall be remitted as directed by
the UNION.
4.11 The II�LOYER shall not deduct dues from the wages
of employees covered by this AGREEMENT for any other
labor organization.
4.12 The UNION shall indemnify and save harmless the
II�LOYER from any and all claims or charges made
against the II�LOYER as a result of the implementation
of this ARTICLE.
4.2 The UNION may designate one (1) employee from the bargaining unit
to act as a Steward and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such
designation. Such employee shall have the rights and responsibilities
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as designated in Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
4.3 Upon notification to a designated II�LOYER supervisor, the Business
Manager of the UNION, or his designated representative shall be
permitted to enter the facilities of the II�LOYER where employees
covered by this AGREIIKENT are working.
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ARTICLE V - SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
5.1 This AGREEMENT established the "terms and conditions of employment"
defined by M.S. 179.63, Subdivision 18 for all employees exclusively
represented by the UNION. This AGREEMENT shall supercede such
"terms and conditions of employment" established by Civil Service
Rule, Council Ordinance, and Council Resolution.
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' ARTICLE VI - PROBATIONARY PERIODS
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6. 1 All personnel, originally hired or rehired following separation, in
a regular employment status shall serve a six (6) month`s probationary
period during which time the employee's fitness and ability to perform
the class of positions` duties and responsibilities shall be evaluated.
6. 11 At any time during the probationary period an employee may �
be terminated at the discretion of the II�LOYER without
a�peal to the previsions of Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
6.12 An employee terminated during the probationary period shall
receive a written notice of the reason(s) for such termina-
tion, a copy of which shall be sent to the UNION.
6.2 All personnel promoted to a higher class of positions shall serve a six
(6) months' promotional probationary period during which time the employee's
: f itness and ability to perform the class of positions' duties and responsi-
bilities shall be evaluated.
6.21 At any time during the promotional probationary period an
employee may be demoted to the employee's previously held
class of positions at the discretion of the ENIPLOYER
without appeal to the provisions of Article 23
(GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
6.22 An employee demoted during the promotional probationary
period shall be returned to the employee's previously
held class of positions and shall receive a written notice
of the reasons for demotion, a copy of which shall be sent
to the UNION.
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ARTICLE VII - PHILOSOPHY OF II�LOYMENT AND COMPENSATION
7.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION are in full agreement that the philosophy
of employment and compensation shall be a "cash" hourly wage and
"industry" fringe benefit system.
7.2 The II�LOYER shall compensate employees for all hours worked at the
basic hourly wage rate and hourly fringe benefit rate as found in
Articles 12 (WAGES) and 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
7.3 No other compensation or fringe benefit shall be accumulated or
earned by an employee except as specifically provided for in this
AGREEMENT; except those employees who have individually optioned
to be "grandfathered" as provided by 12.2.
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ARTICLE VIII - HOURS OF WORK
8.1 The normal work day shall be eight (8) consecutive hours per day,
excluding a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, between 7:00 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m.
8.2 The normal work week shall be five (5) consecutive normal work days
Monday through Friday.
8.3 If, during the term of this AGREEMENT, it is necessary in the EMPLOYERTS
judgment to establish second and third shifts or a work week of other
than Monday through Friday, the UNION agrees to enter into negotiations
immediately to establish the conditions o£ such shifts and/or work weeks.
8.4 This section shall not be construed as, and is not a guarantee of, any
hours of work per normal work day or per normal work week.
8.5 All employees shall be at the location designated by their supervisor,
ready for work, at the established starting time and shall remain at an
assigned work location until the end of the established work day unless
otherwise directed by their supervisor.
8.6 All employees are subject to call-back by the II�LOYER as provided by
- Article 10 (CALL BACK) .
8.7 Employees reporting for work at the established starting time and for
whom no work is available shall receive pay for two (2) hours, at the
basic hourly rate, unless notification has been given not to report for
work prior to leaving home, or during the previous work day.
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ARTICLE IX - OVERT Il�
9.1 Al1 overtime compensated for by the IIKPLOYER must receive prior
authorization from a designated �LOYER supervisor. No overtime work
claim will be honored for payment or credit unless approved in advance.
An overtime claim will not be honored, even though shown on the time
card, unless the required advance approval has been obtained.
9.2 The overtime rate of one and one-half (1�) the basic hourly rate shall
be paid for work performed under the following circumstances:
9.21 Time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in any one
normal work day, and
9.22 Time worked on a sixth (6th) day following a normal
work week.
9.3 The overtime rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be
paid for work performed under the following circumstances:
9.31 Ti.me worked on a holiday as defined in Article 16
(HOLIDAYS) ;
9.32 Time worked on a seventh (7th) day following a
normal work week; and
9.33 Time worked in excess of twelve (12) consecutive
hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period, provided,
that all "emergency" work required by "Acts of God"
shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half
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9.4 For the purposes of calculating overtime compensation overtime hours
worked shall not be "pyramided", compounded, or paid twice for the
same hours worked.
9.5 Overti.me hours worked as provided by this ARTICLE shall be paid in
cash.
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ARTICLE X - CALL BACK
10.1 The II�LOYER retains the right to call back employees before an
employee has started a normal work day or normal work week and
after an employee has completed a normal work day or normal work
week.
10.2 Employees called back shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours
pay at the basic hourly rate.
10.3 The hours worked based on a call-back shall be compensated in
accordance with Article 9 (OVERTTME) , when applicable, and subject
to the minimum established by 10.2 above.
10.4 Employees called back four (4) hours or less prior to their normal
work day shall complete the normal work day and be compensated only
for the overtime hours worked in accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME) .
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ARTICLE XI - WORK LOCATION, RESIDENCY
11.1 Employees shall report to work location as assigned by a designated
Employer Supervisor. During the normal work day employees may be
assigned to other work locations at the discretion of the F.MPLOYER.
11.2 Employees assigned to work locations during the normal work day,
ot�er than their original assignment, and who are required to furnish
their own transportation shall be compensated for mileage.
11.3 All new employees appointed after January 1, 1976, would be required
to reside in the City of Saint Paul within one year of their original
appointment, and thereafter would be required to remain within the
City Limits as long as they were employed by the City of Saint Paul.
11.4 This residency requirement shall apply to unclassified employees as
well as classified employees.
11.5 Applicants for positions in the City of Saint Paul will not be required
to be residents of the City of Saint Paul.
11.6 Employees failing to meet the residency requirement will be subject
to termination and a hearing process shall be established to determine
whether the residency requirement was met.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES
12.1 The basic hourly wage rates as established by Appendix C shall be paid
for all hours worked by an employee.
12.2 Employees who are covered by the fringe benefits listed below shall
continue to .be covered by such benefits. They shall be subject to all
other provisions of the AGREEMENT, but shall not have hourly fringe
benefit contributions and/or deductions ma.de on their behalf as provided
for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.21 Insurance benefits as established by City of Saint Paul
Resolutions including life, hospital and health insurance
for early retirees who have retired since May 8, 1978.
In order to be eligible for the health benefits under the
earlq retiree provision, the employee must:
12.21.1 Be receiving benefits from a publie employee
retirement act at the time of retirement.
12.21.2 Have severed his relationship with the City of
Saint Paul under one of the early retiree plans.
12.21.3 Inform the Personnel Office of the City of
Saint Paul in writing within 60 days of employee's
early retirement date that he or she wishes to be
eligible for early retiree insurance benefits.
12.22 Sick Leave as established by Resolution No. 3250, Section 35,
Subdivision E.
12.23 Vacation as established by Resolution No. 6446, Section 1,
Subdivision F.
12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by Resolution No. 6446,
Section 1, Subdivision G.
12.25 Severance benefits as established by Ordinance No. 11490 with
a maximum payment of $4,000.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES (continued)
12.3 Regular employees not covered by the fringe benefits listed in Article
12.2 shall be considered, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, partici-
pating employees and shall be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1
(WAGES) and have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on
their behalf as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.4 Provisional, temporary, and emergency employees shall be considered,
for the purposes of this AGREII�IENT, participating employees and shall
be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe
benefit contributions and/or deductions made in their behalf as provided
for by Article 13 (FR.INGE BENEFITS) .
12.5 All regular employees employed after February 15, 1974, sha11 be
considered, for the purpose of this AGREEMENT, participating employees
and shall be compensated in a¢cordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and
have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on their
behalf as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
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ARTICLE XIII - FRINGE BENEFITS
13.1 The EMPLOYER shall make contributions on behalf of and/or make
deductions from the wages of employees covered by this AGREEMENT
in accordance with Appendix D for all hours worked.
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ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF FORE.*IAN AND GENERAL FOREMAN
_ 14.1 The selection of personnel for the class of position
Foreman shall remain solely with the II�II'LOYER.
14.2 The class of position Foreman shall be filled by employees
of the bargaining unit on a "temporary assignment".
14.3 All "temporary assignments" shall be made only at the direction
of a designated II�'LOYER supervisor.
14.4 Such "temporary assignments" shall be made only in cases where the .
class of positians is vacant for more than one (1) normal work day.
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� ARTICLE XV - RETIRII�iENT
15.1 All employees shall retire from employment with the EhiPLOYER no
later than the last calendar day of the month in which an employee
becames sixty-five (65) years old.
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ARTICLE XVI - HOLIDAYS
16. 1 The following nine (9) days shall be designated as holidays:
New Years' Day, January 1
President's Day, Third Monday in February
Memorial Day, last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Veteran's Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
16.2 When New Year's Day, Independence Day or Christmas Day falls on a
Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the designated
- holiday. When any of these three (3) holidays falls on a Saturday,
the preceding Friday shall be considered the designated holiday.
16.3 The nine (9) holidays shall be considered non-work days.
16.4 If, in the judgment of the EI�LOYER, personnel are necessary for
operating or emergency reasons, employees may be scheduled or "called
back" in accordance with Article 10 (CALL BACK) .
16.5 Employees working on a designated holiday shall be compensated at the
rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate for all hours worked.
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ARTICLE XVII - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
17.1 The IIKPLOYER shall have the right to impose disciplinary actions on
employees for just cause.
17.2 Disciplinary actions by the II�LOYER shall include only the following
actions:
17.21 Oral reprimand.
17.22 Written reprimand.
17.23 Suspension.
17.24 � Demotion.
17.25 Discharge.
17.3 Employees who are suspended, demoted, or discharged shall have the
right to request that such actions be reviewed by the Civil Service
Commission or a designated Board of Review. The Civil Service
Commission, or a designated Board of Review, shall be the sole and
exclusive means of reviewing a suspension, demotion, or discharge.
No appeal of a suspension, demotion, or discharge shall be considered
a "grievance" for the purpose of processing through the provisions
of Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
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ARTICLE XVIII - ABSENCES FROi�f WORK
. 18.1 Employees who are unable to report for their normal work day have
the responsibility to notify their supervisor of such absence as
soon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
work day.
I8.2 Failure to make such notification may be grounds for discipline
as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
18.3 Failure to report for work without notification for three (3)
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
EMPLOYER on the part of the employee.
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ARTICLE XIX - SENIORITY
19.1 Seniority, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, shall be defined as
follows:
19.11 "Master Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the IIKPLOYER from the
last date of employment in any and all class titles
covered by this AG1tEEMENT.
19:12 "Class Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the II�LOYER from the
date an employee was first appointed to a class title
covered by this AGREEMENT.
19.2 Seniority shall not accumulate during an unpaid leave of absence,
except when such a leave is granted for a period of less than thirty
(30) calendar days; is granted because of illness or injury; is
granted to allow an employee to accept an appointment to the
unclassified service of the II�LOYER or to an elected or appointed
full-time position with the UNION.
19.3 Seniority shall terminate when an employee retires, resigns, or is
discharged.
19.4 In the event it is determined by the FNIPLOYER that it is necessary to
reduce the work force employees will be laid off by class title within
each department based on inverse length of "Class Seniority". Employees
laid off shall have the right to reinstatement in any lower-paid class
title, provided, employee has greater "Master Seniority" than the
employee being replaced.
19.5 The selection of vacation periods sha11 be made by class title based on
length of "Class Seniority", subject to the approval of the EMPLOYER.
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• ARTICLE XX - JURISDICTION
20.1 Disputes concerning work jurisdiction between and among unions fs
recognized as an appropriate subject to determination by the various
unions representing employees of the EMPLOYER.
20.2 The F�IPLOYER agrees to be guided in the assignment of work 3urisdiction
by any mutual agreements between the unions involved.
20.3 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assignment of
work, the unions involved and the EMPLOYER shall meet as soon as
mutually possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregoing
shall restrict the right of the II�LOYER to accomplish the work as
originally assigned .pending resolution of the dispute or to restrict
the II�LOYER'S basic right to assign work.
20.4 Any employee refusing to perform work assigned by the II�LOYEk and as
clarified by Sections 20.2 and 20.3 above shall be subject to disciplinary
action as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
20.5 There shall be no work stoppage, slow down, or any disruption of work
resulting from a work assignment.
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ARTICLE XXI - SEPAR.ATION
21. i Employees having a probationary or regular employment status shall
be considered separated from employment based on the following
actions:
21. 11 Resi�nation. Employees resigning from employment shall
give written notice fourteen (14) calendar days prior
to the effective date of the resignation.
21.12 Retirement. As provided in Article 15.
21.13 Discharge. As provided in Article 17.
21.14 Failure to Report for Duty. As provided in Article 18.
21.2 Emploqees having an emergency, temporary, or provisional employment
status may be terminated at the discretion of the II�LOYER before
the completion of a normal work day.
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ARTICLE XXII - TOOLS
22.1 All employees shall personally provide themselves with the tools
of the trade as listed in Appendix B.
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- ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
: 23.1 The employer shall recognize Stewards selected in accordance with UNION
rules and regulations as the grievance representative of the bargaining
unit. The UNION shall notify the II�LOYER in writing of the names of
the Stewards and of their successors when so named.
23.2 It is recognized and accepted by the IIKPLOYER and the UNION that the
processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job
duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be
accomplished during working hours only when consistent with such
employee duties and responsibilities. The Steward involved and a
grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is
processed during working hours, provided, the Steward and the
employee have notified and received the approval of their supervisor
_ _ to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not
be detrimental to the work programs of the ENIPLOYER.
23.3 The procedure established by this ARTICLE shall be the sole and
exclusive procedure, except for the appeal of disciplinary action as
provided by 17.3, for the processing of grievances, which are defined
as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
23.4 Grievances shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure:
Step 1. Upon the occurrence of an alleged violation of
this AGREEMENT, the employee involved shall attempt to
resolve the matter on an informal basis with the
employee�s supervisor. If the matter is not resolved
to the employee's satisfaction by the informal discussion
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
it may be reduced to writing and referred to Step 2 by
. the UNION. The written grievance shall set forth the
nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based,
the alleged section(s) of the AGREEMENT violated, and
the relief requested. Any alleged violation of the
AGREII�ENT not reduced to writing by the UNION within
seven (7) calendar days of the first occurrence of the
event giving rise to the grievance or within the use of
reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the
first occurrence of the event giving rise to the
grievance, shall be considered waived.
Step 2. Within seven (7) calendar days after receiving
the written grievance a designated II�PLOYER Supervisor
shall meet with the UNION Steward and attempt to resolve
the grievance. If, as a result of th�is meeting, the
grievance remains unresolved, the II�LOYER shall reply
in writing to the UNION within three (3) calendar days
following this meeting. The UNION may refer the �
grievance in writing to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar
days following receipt of the II�LOYER�S written answer.
Any grievance not referred in writing by the UNION within
seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S
answer shall be considered waived.
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
Step 3. Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of
a grievance referred from Step 2 a designated EM1'LOYER
supervisor shall meet with the UNION Business Manager or
his designated representative and attempt to resolve the
grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following this
meeting the II+g'LOYER shall reply in writing to the UNION
stating the F,MPLOYER'S answer concerning the grievance.
If, as a result of the written response the grievance
remains unresolved, the UNION may refer the grievance to
Step 4. Any grievance not referred to in writing by the
UNION ta Step 4 within seven (7) calendar days following
receipt of the II�LOYER'S answer shall be considered
waived.
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION
may within seven (7) calendar days after the response of
the II�LOYER in Step 3, by written notice to the II�LOYER
. request arbitration of the grievance. The arbitration
proceedings shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be
selected by mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER and the
UNION within seven (7) calendar days after notice has
been given. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon
an arbitrator within the said seven (7) day period,
either party may request the Public Employment Relation
Board to submit a panel of five (5) arbitrators. Both
the EMPLOYER and the UNION shall have the right to
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
strike two (2) names from the panel. The UNION shall
, strike the first (lst) name; the EMPLOYER shall then
strike one (1) name. The process will be repeated
and the remaining person shall be the arbitrator.
23.5 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGREEMENT. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue submitted
in writing by the II�LOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority
to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator
shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent
with or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules
or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's
` decision sha1Z be submitted in writing within thrity (30) days follow-
ing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties,
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whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The
decision shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or
application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts
of the grievance presented. The decision of the arbitrator shall be
final and binding on the II�LOYER, the UNION and the employees.
23.6 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that
each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representative
and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
_ proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made providing it
pays for the record.
23.7 The time limits in each step of this procedure may be extended by
mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION.
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ARTICLE XXIV - RIGHT OF SUBCONTRACT
24.1 The EMPLOYER may, at any time during the duration of this AGREEMENT,
contract out work done by the employees covered by this AGREEMENT.
In the event that such contracting would result in a reduction of
the work force covered by this AGREEMENT, the EMPLOYER shall give
the UNION a ninety (90) calendar day notice of the intention to
sub-contract.
24.2 The sub-contracting of work done by the employees covered by this
AGREIII��EENT shall in all cases be made only to employers who qualify
in accordance with Ordinance No. 14013.
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ARTICLE XXV - NON-DiSCRIMINATION
25.1 The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT will be applied to
employees equally without regard to, or discrimination for or
against, any individual because of race, color, creed, sex,
age, or because of inembership or non-membership in the UNION.
25.2 Employees will perform their duties and responsibilities in a
non-discriminatory manner as such duties and responsibilities
involve other employees and the general public.
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ARTICLE XXVI - SEVERABILITY
26.1 In the event that any provision(s) of this AGREEMENT is declared
to be contrary to law by proper Iegislative, administrative, or
3udicial authority from whose finding, determination, or decree
no appeal is taken, such provision(s) shall be voided. All other
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
26.2 The parties agree to, upon written notice, enter into negotiations
to place the voided provisions of the AGREEMENT in compliance with
the legislative, administrative, or 3udicial determination.
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� ARTICLE XXVII - WAIVER
27.1 The II�LOYER and the UNION acknowledge that during the meeting
and negotiating which resulted in this AGREEMENT, each had the
right and opportunity to make proposals with respect to any
subject concerning the terms and conditions of employment. The
agreements and understandings reached by the parties after the
exercise of this right are fully and completely set forth in
this AGREEMENT.
27.2 Therefore, the II�LOYER and the UNION for the duration of this
AGREII�I3T agree that the other party shall not be obligated to
meet and negotiate over any term or conditions of employment
whether specifically covered or not specifically covered by this
AGREF1�iENT. The UNION and II�IPLOYER may, however, mutually agree
to modify any provision of this AGREF.MENT.
27.3 Any and all prior ordinances, agreements, resolutions, practices,
� policies, and rules or regulations regarding the terms and
conditions of employment, to the extent they are inconsistent
with this AGREErIENT, are hereby susperseded.
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ARTICLE XXVIII - CITY MILEAGE PLAN
28.1 Automobile Reimbursement Authorized: Pursuant to Chapter 92A of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code, as amended, pertaining to reimbursement
of City officers and employees for the use of their own automobiles
in the performance of their duties, the following provisions are
adopted.
28.2 Method. of Computation: To be eligible for such reimbursement all
officers and employees must receive written authorization from the
Mayor. Reimbursemet�t shall be made in accordance with one of the
following plans:
Type 1: For those officers and employees who are
required to use their own automobiles occasionally
for offical city business, reimbursement at the
rate of 14 cents for each mile driven.
Type 2. For those officers and employees who
are required to use their own automobiles on a
regular basis on city business, reimbursement at
the rate of $2.50 for each day of work, and in
addition thereto at the rate of 7.5 cents for
each mile driven.
28.3 Rules and Re�ulations: The Mayor shall adopt rules and regulations
governing the procedures for automobile reimbursement, which regulations
and rules shall contain the requirement that recipients shall file daily
reports indicating place of origin and destination and applicable mileage
_ ratings thereat and indicating total miles driven, and shall file monthly
affidavits stating the number of days worked and the number of miles
driven, and further required that they maintain automobile liability
insurance in amounts not less than $100,000/300,000 for personal injury,
and $25,000 for property damage. These rules and regulations, together
with any amendments thereto, shall be maintained on file with the
City Clerk.
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ARTICLE XXIX - DURATION AND PLEDGE
29.1 This AGREEMENT shall become effective as of the date of signing,
except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 12 and 13, and
shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 1981, and
continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to
change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 29.2.
29.2 if either party desires to terminate or modify this AGREEMENT,
effective as of the date of expiration, the party wishing to modify
or terminate the AGREEMENT shall give written notice to the other
party, not more than ninety (90) or less than sixty (60) calendar
days prior to the expiration date, provided, that the AGREEMENT may
only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date.
29.3 In consideration of the terms and conditions of employment established
by this AGREEMENT and the recognition that the GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its
application or interpretation may be .peacefully resolved, the parties
hereby pledge that during the term of the AGREEMENT:
29.31 The UNION and the employees will not engage in,
instigate, or condone any concerted action in which
employees fail to regort for duty, willfully absent
themselves from work, stop work, slow down their work,
or absent themselves in whole or part from the full,
faithful performance of their duties of employment.
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ARTICLE XXIX - DURATION AND PLEDGE (continued)
29.32 The EMPLOYER will not engage in, instigate, or
condone any lock-out of employees.
29.33 This constitutes a tentative agreement between
the parties which will be recommended by the
City Negotiator, but is sub�ect to the approval
of the Administration of the City and the City
Council and is also sub�ect to ratification by
. the UNION.
AGREED to this 12th day of June, 1979 and attested to as the full
and complete understanding of the parties for the period of time herein
specified by the signature of the following representatives for the II�LOYER
and the UNION.
WITNESSES:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' AND CEMENT MASONS'
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LOC 560
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Labor Rela ns D' to Business Manager
Civil Service Commission
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. APPENDIX A
The classes of positions recognized by the F1��LOYER as being exclusively
represented by the UNION are as follows:
Cement Finisher
Apprentice
Building Inspector-Cement Finisher
and other classes of positions that may be established by the EMPLOYER where
the duties and responsibilities assigned comes within the jurisdiction of
the UNION.
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APPENDIX C
The basic hourly wage rate for provisional, regular and probationary employees
appointed to the following elasses of positions and not receiving fringe
benefits listed in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective
May 1, 1979 May i, 1980
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . . $11.18 $11.95
The basic hourly wage rate for temporary and emergency employees appointed to
the following classes of positions shall be:
Effective Effective
May 1, 1979 May 1, 1980
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . . $11.63 $12.43
The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees appointed to the folTowing
classes of positions, who are receiving the fringe benefits listed in
Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective
� May 1, 1979 May 1, 1980
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . $10.09 *
*The May 1, 1980 hourly wage rate in this contract will be the rate as
shown below less the cost of sick leave usage for 1979 and less the cost of
health and life insurance and vacation for 1980 incurred by the employer
for employees in this bargaining unit.
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . $13.63
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APPENDIX D t�
Effective May 1, 1979, the II�iPLOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .60 per hour for all hours worked by partici-
pating employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5
of this AGREEMENT to a Health and Welfare Fund.
(2) contribute $ .60 per hour for all hours worked by partici-
pating employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and
12.5 of this AGREEMENT to the Pension Fund.
All contributions made in accordance with this Appendix shall be forwarded
to depositories as 3irected by the UNION.
The F.Ng'LOYER shall establish Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Compensation
; programs as required by Minnesota Statutes.
The II�LOYER'S fringe benefit obligation to participating employees as defined
in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 is limited to the contributions and/or
deductions established by this AGREEMENT. The actual level of benefits
provided to employees shall be the responsibility of the Trustees of the
various funds to which the II�LOYER has forwarded contributions and/or
deductions.
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MAINTENANCE LABOR AGREIIKENT
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 560
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ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Preamble iii
I Purpose 1
II Recognition 2
III Employer Rights 3
IV Union Rights 4
V Scope of Agreement 5
VI Probationary Periods 6
VII Philosophy of Employment and Compensation 7
VIII Hours of Work 8
IX Overtime 9
X Call Back 10
XI Work Location 11
XII Wages 12
XIII Fringe Benef its I4
XIV Selection of Foreman and General Foreman 15
XV Retirement 16
XVI Holidays 17
XVII Disciplinary Procedures 18
XVIII Absences From Work 19
XIX Seniority 20
XX Jurisdiction 21
XXI Separation 22
XXII Too1s � 23
XXIII Grievance Procedure 24
XXN Right of Subcontract 29
XXV Non-Discrimination 30
XXVI Severability 31
XXVII Waiver 32
XXVIII City Mileage Plan 33
XXIX Duration and Pledge 34
Appendix A A1
Appendix B B1
Appendix C C1
Appendix D D1
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P R E A M B L E
This AGREF�IENT is entered into on this 12th day of June,1979,
between the Independent School District No. 625, hereinafter referred to
as the II�'LOYER and Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International
Association of the United States and Canada, Local 560, hereinafter
referred to as the UNION.
The ENIPLOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREEMENT has as its
objective the promotion of the responsibilities of the City of Saint Paul
for the benefit of thE general public through effective labor-management
cooperation.
The II�LOYER and the UNION both realize that this goal depends not
only on the words in the AGREEMENT but rather primarily on attitudes between
people at all levels of responsibility. Constructive attitudes of the ENff'LOYER,
the UNION, and the individual employees will best serve the needs of the
general public.
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ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
1.1 The EI�LOYER and the UNION agree that the purpose for entering into
this AGREII�IENT is to:
1.11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relations, thereby
establishing a system of uninterrupted operations
and the highest level of employee performance that
is consistent with the safety and well-being of
all concerned;
1.12 Set forth rates of pay, hours of work, and other
conditions of employment as have been agreed upon
by the II��LOYER and the UNION;
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peacefully
resolve disputes as to the application or inter-
pretation of this AGREII�NT without loss of
manpower productivity.
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1.2 The ENIPLOYER and the UNION agree that this AGREEMENT serves as a
supplement to legislation that creates and directs the II�IPLOYER.
If any part of this AGREIIvIENT is in conflict with such legislation,
the latter shall prevail. The parties, on written notice, agree
to negotiate that part in conflict so that it conforms to the statute
as provided by Article 26 (SEVERABILITY) .
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ARTICLE II - RECOGNITION
2. 1 The EI�LOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative
for collective bargaining purposes for all personnel having an
employment status of regular, probationary, provisional, temporary,
and emergency employed in the classes of positions defined in 2.2
as certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services in accordance with
;
Case No. 73-PR-525-A dated May 22, 1973.
2.2 The classes of positions recognized as being exclusively represented
by the UNION are as listed in Appendix A.
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ARTICLE III - EMPLOYER RIGHTS
3.1 The ENIPLOYER retains the right to operate and manage all manpower,
facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs;
to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of
technology; to establish and modify the organi2ational structure;
to select, direct and determine the number of personnel; and to
perfortn any inherent managerial function not specifically limited
by this AGREEMENT.
3.2 Any "term or condition of employment" not established by this
AGREEMENT shall remain with the II�LOYER to eliminate, modify, or
establish following written notification to the UNION.
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ARTICLE IV - UNION RIGHTS
4.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of employees who authorize
such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly
UNION dues. Such monies deducted shall be remitted as directed by
the UNION.
4.11 The F,MPLOYER shall not deduct dues from the wages
of employees covered by this AGREEMENT for any other
labor organization.
4.12 The UNION shall indemnify and save harmless the
II�LOYER from any and all claims or charges made
against the II�LOYER as a result of the implementation
of this ARTICLE.
4.2 The UNION may designate one (1) employee from the bargaining unit
to act as a Steward and shall inform the II�LOYER in writing of such
designation. Such employee shall have the rights and responsibilitieg
as designated in Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
4.3 Upon notification to a designated II�LOYER supervisor, the Business
Manager of the UNION, or his designated representative shall be
permitted to enter the facilities of the II�LOYER where employees
covered by this AGREEMENT are working.
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5.1 This AGREEMENT established the "terms and conditions of employment"
defined by M.S. 179.63, Subdivision 18 for all employees exclusively
represented by the UNION. This AGREEMENT shall supercede such
"terms and conditions of employment" established by Civil Service
Rule, Council Ordinance, and Council Resolution.
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' ARTICLE VI - PROBATIONARY PERIODS
6.1 All personnel, originally hired or rehired following separation, in
a regular employment status shall serve a six (6) month's probationary
period during which time the employee's fitness and ability to perform
the class of positions' duties and responsibilities shall be evaluated.
6.i1 At any time during the probationary period an employee may �
be terminated at the discretion of the II�LOYER without
a�peal to the previsions of Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
6.12 An employee terminated during the probationary period shall
receive a written notice of the reason(s) for such termina-
tion, a copy of which shall be sent to the UNION.
6.2 All personnel promoted to a higher class of positions shall serve a six
(6) months' promotional probationary period during which time the employee's
f itness and abilitq to perform the class of positions' duties and responsi-
bilities shall be evaluated.
6.21 At any time during the promotional probationary period an
employee may be demoted to the employee's previously held
class of positions at the discretion of the II�LOYER
without appeal to the provisions of Article 23
(GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
6.22 An employee demoted during the promotional probationary
period shall be returned to the employee's previously
held class of positions and shall receive a written notice
of the reasons for demotion, a copy of which shall be sent
to the UNION.
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ARTICLE VII - PHILOSOPHY OF F..NIPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION
7.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION are in full agreement that the philosophy
of employment and compensation shall be a "cash" hourly wage and
"industry" fringe benefit system.
7.2 The II�LOYER shall compensate employees for all hours worked at the
basic hourlq wage rate and hourly fringe benefit rate as found in
Articles 12 (WAGES) and 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS).
7.3 No other compensation or fringe benefit shall be accumulated or
earned by an empZoyee except as specifically provided for in this
AGREII�NT; except those employees who have individually optioned
to be "grandfathered" as provided by 12.2.
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ARTICLE VIII - HOURS OF WORK
8.1 The normal work day shall be eight (8) consecutive hours per day,
excluding a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, between 7:00 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m.
$.2 The normal work week shall be five (5) consecutive normal work days
Monday through Friday.
8.3 If, during the term of this AGREEMENT, it is necessary in the II�i.OYER'S
�udgment to establish second and third shifts or a work week of other
than Monday through Friday, the UNION agrees to enter into negotiations
immediately to establish the conditions of such shifts and/or work weeks.
8.4 This section shall not be construed as, and is not a guarantee of, any
hours of work per normal work day or per normal work week.
8.5 Al1 employees shall be at the location designated by their supervisar,
ready for work, at the established starting time and shall remain at an
assigned work location until the end of the established work day unless
otherwise directed by their supervisor.
8.6 All employees are subject to call-back by the II�LOYER as provided by
. Article 10 (CALL BACK) .
_ 8.7 Employees reporting for work at the established starting time and for
whom no work is available shall receive pay for two (2) hours, at the
basic hourly rate, unless notification has been given not to report for
work prior to leaving home, or during the previous work day.
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ARTICLE IX - OVERT Il�
9.1 All overtime compensated for by the ENIPLOYER must receive prior
authorization from a designated EMPLOYER supervisor. No overtime work
claim will be honored for payment or credit unless approved in advance.
An overtime claim will not be honored, even though shown on the time
card, unless the required advance approval has been obtained.
9.2 The overtime rate of one and one-half (1�) the basic hourly rate shall
be paid for work performed under the following circumstances:
9.21 Time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in any one
normal work day, and
9.22 Time worked on a sixth (6th) day following a normal
work week.
9.3 The overtime rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate shall be
paid for work performed under the following circumstances:
9.31 Time worked on a holiday as defined in Article 16
(HOLIDAYS) ;
9.32 Time worked on a seventh (7th) day following a
normal work week; and
� 9.33 Time worked in excess of twelve (12) consecutive
hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period, provided,
that all "emergency" work required by "Acts of God"
shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half
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9.4 For the purposes of calculating overtime compensatian overtime hours
worked shall not be "pyramided", compounded, or paid twice for the
same hours worked.
9.5 Overtime hours worked as provided by this ARTICLE shall be paid in
cash.
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A.RTICLE X - CALL BACK
10.I The II�LOYER retains the right to call back employees before an
employee has started a normal work day or normal work week and
after an employee has completed a normal work day or normal work
week.
10.2 Employees called back shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours
pay at the basic hourly rate.
10.3 The hours worked based on a call-back shall be compensated in
accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME) , when applicable, and subject
to the minimum established by 10.2 above.
10.4 Employees called back four (4) hours or less prior to their normal
work day shall complete the normal work day and be compensated only
for the overtime hours worked in accordance with Article 9 (OVERTIME) .
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ARTICLE XI - WORK LOCATION
11.1 Employees shall report to work location as assigned by a designated
Employer Supervisor. During the norma.l work day employees may be
assigned to other work locations at the discretion of the II�LOYER.
11.2 Employees assigned to work locations during the normal work day,
other than their original assignment, and who are .required to furnish
their own transportation sha11 be compensated for mileage.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES
12. 1 The basic hourly wage rates as established by Appendix C shall be paid
for all hours worked by an employee.
12.2 Employees who are covered by the fringe benefits listed below shall
continue to be covered by such benefits. They shall be sub�ect to all
other provisions of the AGREEMENT, but shall not have hourly fringe
benef�t contributions and/or deductions made on their behalf as provided
for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.21 Insurance benefits as established by City of Saint Paul
Resolutions including 13fe, hospital and health insurance
for earlq retirees who have retired since May 8, 1978.
In order to be eligible for the health benefits under the
early retiree provision, the employee must:
12.21.1 Be receiving benefits from a public employee
retirement act at the time of retirement.
12.21.2 Have severed his relationship with the City of
Saint Paul under one of the early retiree plans.
12.21.3 Inform the Personnel Office of the City of
Saint Paul in writing within 60 days of employee's
early retirement date that he or she wishes to be
eligible for early retiree insurance benefits.
12.22 Sick Leave as established by Resolution No. 3250, Section 35,
Subdivision E.
12.23 Vacation as established by Resolution No. 6446, Section 1,
Subdivision F.
12.24 Nine (9) legal holidays as established by Resolution No. 6446,
Section 1, Subdivision G.
12.25 Severance benefits as established by Ordinance No. 11490 with
a maximum payment of $4,000.
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ARTICLE XII - WAGES (continued)
12.3 Regular employees not covered by the fringe benefits listed in Article
12.2 shall be considered, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, partici-
pating employees and shall be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1
(WAGES) and have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on
their behalf as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.4 Provisional, temporary, and emergency employees shall be considered,
for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, participating employees and shall
be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and have fringe
benefit contributions and/or deductions made in their behalf as provided
for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
12.5 All regular employees employed after February 15, 1974, shall be
considered, for the purpose of this AGREEMENT, participating employees
and shall be compensated in accordance with Article 12.1 (WAGES) and
have fringe benefit contributions and/or deductions made on their
behalf as provided for by Article 13 (FRINGE BENEFITS) .
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ARTIGLE XIII - FRINGE BENEFITS
13.1 The EMPLOYER shall make contributions on behalf of and/or ma.ke
deductions from the wages of employees covered by this AGREEMENT
in accordance with Appendix D for all hours worked.
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ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF FOREMAN AND GENERAL FOREMAN
14.1 The selection of personnel for the class of position
Foreman shall remain solely with the EMPLOYER.
14.2 The class of position Foreman shall be filled by employees
of the bargaining unit on a "temporary assignment".
14.3 All "temporary assignments" shall be made only at the direction
of a designated EMPLOYER supervisor.
14.4 Such "temporary assignments" shall be made only in cases where the
class of positions is vacant for more than one (1) normal work day.
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� ARTICLE XV - RETIRIIKENT
15.1 All employees shall retire from employment with the II�iPLOYER no
later than the last calendar day of the month in which an employee
becomes sixty-five (65) years old.
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ARTICLE XVI - HOLIDAYS
16.1 The following nine (9) days shall be designated as holidays:
New Years' Day, January 1
President's Day, Third Monday in February
Memorial Day,, last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Veteran's Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
16.2 When New Year's Day, Independence Day or Christmas Day falls on a
Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the designa.ted
holiday. When any of these three (3) holidays falls on a Saturday,
the preceding Friday shall be considered the designated holiday.
16.3 The nine {9) holidays shall be considered non-work days.
16.4 If, in the judgment of the II�LOYER, personnel are necessary for
operating or emergency reasons, employees may be scheduled or "called
back" in accordance with Article 10 (CAI�L BACK) .
� 16.5 Employees working on a designated holiday shall be compensated at the
rate of two (2) times the basic hourly rate for all hours worked.
16.6 In the case of Board of Education employees, if President's Day,
Columbus Day, or Veterans' Day fall on a day when school is in session,
the employees shall work that day at straight time and another day shall
be designated as the holiday. This designated holiday shall be a day
on which school is not in session and shall be determined by agreement
between the employee and his supervisor.
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ARTICLE XVII - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
17.1 The II�LOYER shall have the right to impose disciplinary actions on
employees for �ust cause.
17.2 Disciplinary actions by the II�LOYER shall include only the following
actions:
17.21 Oral reprimand.
17.22 Written reprimand.
17.23 Suspension.
17.24 � Demotion.
17.25 Discharge.
17.3 Employees who are suspended, demoted, or discharged shall have the
right to request that such actions be reviewed by the Civil Service
Commission or a designated Board of Review. The Civil Service
Commissi�n, or a designated Board of Rev�ew, shall be the sole and
exclusive means of reviewing a suspension, demotion, or discharge.
No appeal of a suspension, demotion, or discharge shall be considered
a "grievance" for the purpose of processing through the provisions
of Article 23 (GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE) .
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ARTICLE XVIII - ABSENCES FROrI WORK
18. 1 Employees who are unable to report for their normal work day have
the responsibility to notify their supervisor of such absence as
soon as possible, but in no event later than the beginning of such
work day.
18.2 Failure to make such notification may be grounds for discipline
as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
18.3 Failure to report for work without notification for three (3)
consecutive normal work days may be considered a "quit" by the
II�LOYER on the part of the employee.
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ARTICLE XIX - SENIORITY
. 19.1 Seniority, for the purposes of this AGREEMENT, shall be defined as
follows:
19.11 "Ma.ster Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the EMPLOYER from the
last date of employment in any and all class titles
covered by this AGREEMENT.
19:12 "Class Seniority" - The length of continuous regular
and probationary service with the ENII.'LOYER from the
date an employee was first appointed to a class title
covered by this AGREEMENT.
19.2 Seniority shall not accumulate during an unpaid leave of absence,
except when such a leave is granted for a period of less than thirty
(30) calendar days; is granted because of illness or injury; is
granted to allow an employee to accept an appointment to the
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unclassified service of the II�LOYER or to an elected or appointed
, full-time position with the UNION.
19.3 Seniority shall terminate when an employee retires, xesigns, or is
discharged.
19.4 In the event it is determined by the II�LOYER that it is necessary to
reduce the work force employees will be laid off by class title within
each department based on inverse length of "C1ass Seniority". Employees
laid off shall have the right to reinstatement in any lower-paid class
title, provided, employee has greater "Master Seniority" than the
employee being replaced.
19.5 The selection of vacation periods shall be made by class title based on
length of "Class Seniority", subject to the approval of the EMPLOYER.
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� • ARTICLE XX — JURISDICTION
20.1 Disputes concerning work jurisdiction between and among unions is
recognized as an appropriate sub�ect to determination by the various
unions representing employees of the EMPLOYER.
20.2 The II�LOYER agrees to be guided in the assignment of work �urisdiction
by any mutual agreements between the unions involved.
20.3 In the event of a dispute concerning the performance or assignment of
work, the unions involved and the II�LOYER shall meet as soon as
mutually possible to resolve the dispute. Nothing in the foregoing
shall restrict the right of the II�LOYER to accomplish the work as
originally assigned pending resolution of the dispute or to restrict
the II�LOYER'S basic right to assign work.
20.4 Any employee refusing to perform work assigned by the Et�LOYER and as
clarified by Sections 20.2 and 20.3 above shall be subject to disciplinary
action as provided in Article 17 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) .
20.5 There shall be no work stoppage, slow down, or any disruption of work
resulting from a work assignment.
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= ARTICLE XXI - SEPARATION
21. 1 Employees having a probationary or regular employment status shall
be considered separated from employment based on the following
actions:
21.11 Resi�nation. Employees resigning from employment shall
give written notice fourteen (14) calendar days prior
to the effective date of the resignation.
21.12 Retirement. As provided in Article 15.
21.13 Discharge. As provided in Article 17.
21.14 Failure to Report for Duty. As provided in Article 18.
21.2 Employees having an emergency, temporary, or provisional employment
status may be terminated at the discretion of the II�LOYER before
the completion of a normal work day.
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ARTICLE XXII - TOOLS
22.1 Al1 employees shall personally provide themselves with the tools
of the trade as listed in Appendix B.
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
23.1 The employer sha11 recognize Stewards selected in accordance with UNION
rules and regulations as the grievance representative of the bargaining
unit. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the names of
the Stewards and of their successors when so named.
23.2 It is recognized and accepted by the EMPLOYER and the UNION that the
processing of grievances as hereinafter pro�ided is limited by the job
duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefoxe be
accomplished during working hours only when consistent with such
employee duties and responsibilities. The Steward involved and a
grieving employee shall suffer no loss in pay when a grievance is
processed during working hours, provided, the Steward and the
employee have noti�ied and received the approval of their supervisor
to be absent to process a grievance and that such absence would not
be detrimental to the work programs of the ENIPLOYER.
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23.3 The procedure established by this ARTICLE shall be the sole and
� exclusive procedure, except for the appeal of disciplinary action as
provided by 17.3, for the processing of grievances, which are defined
as an alleged violation of the terms and conditions of this AGREIIKENT.
23.4 Grievances shall be resolved in confo.rmance with the following procedure:
St�l. Upon the occurrence of an alleged violation of
this AGREEMENT, the employee involved shall attempt to
resolve the matter on an informal basis with the
employee's supervisor. If the matter is not resolved
to the employee's satisfaction by the informal discussion
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
it may be reduced to writing and referred to Step 2 by
the UNION. The written grievance shall set forth the
nature of the grievance', the facts on which it is based,
the alleged section(s) of the AGREEMENT violated, and
the relief requested. Any alleged violation of the
AGREIIKENT not reduced to writing by the UNION within
seven (7) calendar days of the first occurrence of the
event giving rise to the grievance or within the use of
reasonable diligence should have had knowledge of the
first occurrence of the event giving rise to the
grievance, shall be considered waived.
Step 2. Within seven (7) calendar days after rece3ving
the written grievance a designated II�4PLOYER Supervisor
shall meet with the UNION Steward and attempt to resolve
the grievance. If, as a result of this meeting, the
grievance remains unresolved, the EMPLOYER shall reply
in writing to the UNION within three (3) calendar days
following this meeting. The UNION may refer the �
grievance in writing to Step 3 within seven (7) calendar
days following receipt of the EMPLOYER'S written answer.
Any grievance not referred in writing by the UNION within _
seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the ENIPLOYER'S
answer shall be considered waived.
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
Step 3. Within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of
a grievance referred from Step 2 a designated EMPLOYER
supervisor shall meet with the UNION Business Manager or
his designated representative and attempt to resolve the
grievance. Within seven (7) calendar days following this
meeting the EMPLOYER shall reply in writing to the UNION
stating the EMPLOYER'S answer concerning the grievance.
If, as a result of the written response the grievance
remains unresolved, the UNION may refer the grievance to
Step 4. Any grievance not referred to in writing by the
UNION to Step 4 within seven (7) calendar days following
receipt of the ErIPLOYER'S answer shall be considered
waived.
Step 4. If the grievance remains unresolved, the UNION
may within seven (7) calendar days after the response of
the EriPLOYER in Step 3, by written notiee to the II�LOYER
request arbitration of the grievance. The arbitration
proceedings shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be
selected by mutual agreement of the II�iPLOYER and the
UNION within seven (7) calendar days after notice has
been given. If the parties fail to mutually agree upon
an arbitrator within the said seven (7) day period,
either party may request the Public Employment Relation
Board to submit a panel of five (5) arbitrators. Both
the II�LOYER and the UNION shall have the right to
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
strike two (2) names from the panel. The UNION shall
strike the first (lst) name; the EMPLOYER shall then
strike one (1) name. The process will be repeated
and the remaining person sha11 be the arbitrator.
23.5 The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the provisions of this AGREEMENT. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue submitted
in writing by the II�LOYER and the UNION and shall have no authority
to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator
shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or inconsistent
with or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules
or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's
decision shall be submitted in writing within thrity (30) days follow-
ing close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties,
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whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The
decision shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or
application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts
of the grievance presented. The decision of the arbitrator shall be
final and binding on the II�LOYER, the UNION and the employees.
_ 23.6 The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, provided that
each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representative
and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the
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ARTICLE XXIII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (continued)
proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made providing it
pays for the record.
23.7 The time limits in each step of this procedure may be extended by
mutual agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION.
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ARTICLE XXIV - RIGHT OF SUBCONTRACT
24.1 The EMPLOYER may, at any time during the duration of this AGREEMENT,
contract out work done by the employees covered by this AGREEMENT.
In the event that such contracting would result in a reduction of
the work force covered by this AGREEMENT, the EMPLOYER shall give
the UNION a ninety (90) calendar day notice of the intention to
sub-contract.
24.2 The sub-contracting of wark done by the employees covered by this
AGREEMENT shall in all cases be made only to employers who qualify
in accordance with Ordinance No. 14013.
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ARTICLE XXV - NON-DISCRIMINATION
. 25.1 The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT will be applied to
employees equally withouti regard to, or discrimination for or
against, any individual because of race, color, creed, sex,
age, or because of inembership or non-membership in the UNION.
25.2 Employees will perform their duties and responsibilities in a
non-discriminatory manner as such duties and responsibilities
involve other employees and the general public.
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ARTICLE XXVI - SEVERABILITY
26.1 In the event that any provision(s) of this AGREEMENT is declared
to be contrary to law by proper legislative, administrative, or
�udicial authority from whose finding, determination, or decree
no appeal is taken, such provision'(s) shall be voided. All other
provisions sha11 continue in full force and effect.
26.2 The parties agree to, upon written notice, enter into negotiations
to place the voided provisions of the AGREEMENT in compliance with
the legislative, administrative, or judicial determination.
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ARTICLE XXVII - WAIVER
27.1 The II�LOYER and the UNION acknowledge that during the meeting
and negotiating which resulted in this AGREEMENT, each had the
right and opportunity to make proposals with respect to any
subject concerning the terms and conditions of employment. The
agreements and understandings reached by the parties after the
exercise of this right are fully and completely set forth in
this AGREII�IENT.
27.2 Therefore, the II�LOYER and the UNION for the duration of this
AGREEMENT agree that the other party shall not be obligated to
meet and negotiate over any term or conditions of emplayment
whether specifically covered or not specifically covered by this
AGREEMENT. T'he UNION and ENIPLOYER may, however, mutually agree
to modify any provision of this AGREIIKENT.
27.3 Any and all prior ordinances, agreements, resolutions, practices,
� policies, and rules or regulations regarding the terms and
conditions of employment, to the extent they are inconsistent
with this AGREEMENT, are hereby susperseded.
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ARTICLE XXVIII - MILEAGE - INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ��625
28.1 Employees of the School District under policy adopted by the
Board of Education may be reimbursed for the use of their
automobiles for school business. To be eligible for such
reimbursement, employees must receive authorization from the
District Mileage Co�nittee utilizing one of the following plans:
PLAN "A" is reimbursed at the rate of 15� per mile.
In addition, a maximum amount which can be paid ger
month is established by an estimate furnished by
the employee and the employee's supervisor.
Another consideration for establishing the maximum
amount can be the experience of another working in
the same or similar position.
Under this plan, it is necessary for the employee to
keep a xecord of each trip made.
PLAN "C" provides for reimbursement based on a per
month "lump sum" amount. This amount is determined
by the employee's driving experience under Plan "A"
for a period of 3 to 6 months. Those employees
receiving an auto allowance under this plan must
report monthly the number of days the car was avail-
able during the month. A deduction must be made
from the lump sum amount for each day the employee
is on vacation. A deduction need npt be made for
an occasional day of illness or for a fioliday.
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ARTICLE XXIX - DURATION AND PLEDGE
29.1 This AGREEMENT shall become effective as of the date of signing,
except as specifically provided otherwise in Articles 12 and 13, and
shall remain in effect through the 30th day of April, 1981, and
continue in effect from year to year thereafter unless notice to
change or to terminate is given in the manner provided in 29.2.
29.2 If either party .desires to terminate or modify this AGREEMENT,
effective as of the date of expiration, the party wishing to modify
or terminate the AGREEMENT shall give written notice to the other
party, not more than ninety (90) or Zess than sixty (60) calendar
days prior to the expiration date, provided, that the AGREEMENT may
only be so terminated or modified effective as of the expiration date.
29.3 In consideration of the.terms and conditions of employment established
by this AGREEMENT and the recognition that the GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
herein established is the means by which grievances concerning its
application or interpretation may be peacefully resolved, the parties
hereby pledge that during the term of the AGREEMENT:
29.31 The UNION and the employees will not engage in,
instigate, or condone any concerted action in which
employees fail to report for duty, willfully absent
themselves from work, stop work, slow down their work,
or absent themselves in whole or part from the full,
faithful performance of their duties of employment.
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- ARTICLE XXIX - DURATION AND PLEDGE (continued)
29.32 The EMPLOYER will not engage in, instigate, or �
condone any lock-out of employees.
29.33 This constitutes a tentative agreement between
the parties which will be recommended by th�
School Board Negotiator, but is subject to the
approval of the School Board and is also subject
" to ratification by the UNION.
AGREED to this 12th day of June, 1979 and attested to as the full
and complete unders.tanding of the parties for the period of time herein
specified by the signature of the following representatives for the II�LOYER
and the UNION.
WITNESSES: �
INDEPENDENT SCAOOL DISTRICT N0. 525 OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' AND CEMENT MASO�tS"
INTE ATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 560
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School `Board Negotiator Busine s �nager
Superintendent, Independent
School District No. 625
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. APPENDIX A
. The classes of positions recognized by the F1��LOYER as being exclusively
represented by the UNION are as follows:
Cement Finisher
Apprentice
Building Inspector-Cement Finisher .
and other classes of positions that may be established by the EMPLOYER where
the duties and responsibilities assigned comes within the �urisdict3on of
the UNION.
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APPENDIY B
Al1 necessary hand tools.
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APPENDIX C
The basic hourly wage rate for provisianal, regular and probationary employees
appointed to the following classes of positions and not receiving fringe
benefits listed in Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective
May 1, 1979 May 1, 1980
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . . $11.18 $11.95
The basic haurly wage rate for temporary and emergency employees appointed to
the following classes of positions shall be:
� Effective Effective
May i, 1979 May 1, 1980
Cement Finisher e . . . . . . . . $11.63 $12.43
The basic hourly wage rate for regular employees appointed to the following
classes of positions, who are receiving the fringe benefits listed in
Article 12.2 shall be:
Effective Effective
� May 1, 1979 May i, 1980
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . $10.09 *
�The May I, 1980 hourly wage rate in this contract will be the rate as
shown below less the cost of sick leave usage for 1979 and less the cost of
health and life insurance and vacation for 1980 incurred by the employer
for employees in this bargaining unit.
Cement Finisher . . . . . . . . $13.63
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Effective May 1, 1979, the �LOYER shall:
(1) contribute $ .60 per hour for all hours worked by partici-
pating employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5
of this AGREIIKENT to a Health and Welfare Fund.
(2) contribute $ .60 per hour for all hours worked by partici-
pating employees as defined in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and
12.5 of this AGREEMENT to the Pension Fund.
All contributions made in accordance with this Appendix shall be forwarded
to depositories as 3irected by the UNION.
The E1�LOYER shall establish Worker�s Compensation and Unemployment Compensation
programs as required by Minnesota Statutes.
The II�LOXER'S fringe benefit obligation to participating employees as defined
in Articles 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 is limited to the contributions and/or
deductions established by this AGREEMENT. The actual level of benefits
provided to employees shall be the responsibility of the Trustees of the
various funds to which the II�LOYER has forwarded contributions and/or
deductions.
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